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How To Jailbreak and Modify the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus

Jailbreaking an iPhone gives you more control over the device and allows you to customize it beyond what Apple normally allows. However, it also comes with some risks. This guide will walk you through the process of jailbreaking an iPhone 6S or 6S Plus, as well as some of the modifications you can make after jailbreaking.

What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking removes restrictions that Apple places on iPhones and gives users root access to the operating system. This allows you to:

  • Install apps and tweaks not available on the App Store
  • Customize the look and feel of iOS
  • Unlock additional functionality

Essentially, jailbreaking gives you more control over your device.

Pros and Cons of Jailbreaking

Pros:

  • Customize the user interface
  • Access apps not allowed by Apple
  • Enhance functionality and performance

Cons:

  • Voids warranty
  • More vulnerable to malware
  • Can cause system instability
  • Updating can undo jailbreak

So while jailbreaking unlocks a lot of possibilities, it does come with some tradeoffs. Be sure to weigh the pros and cons before deciding.

How to Jailbreak an iPhone 6S/6S Plus

There are a few different tools available for jailbreaking. This guide uses the checkra1n tool which works on iOS 12.3 and up.

You will need:

  • An iPhone 6S/6S Plus running iOS 12.3 or later
  • A Mac or Linux computer (checkra1n is not available for Windows)
  • A Lightning cable
  • About 10-15 minutes

Steps:

  1. Back up your iPhone in iTunes or iCloud. This ensures you don’t lose any data if anything goes wrong during the jailbreak process.
  2. Download the checkra1n app for Mac or Linux from checkra.in.
  3. Enter DFU mode:
    • Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB
    • Hold down the Power and Home buttons for 10 seconds
    • Release the Power button while still holding the Home button for another 15 seconds
  4. Launch the checkra1n app. It should detect your iPhone in DFU mode and prompt you to install the jailbreak.
  5. The app will guide you through the rest of the jailbreaking process, which takes about 10-15 minutes. Do not disconnect your iPhone during this time.
  6. Once completed, your phone will display the Cydia app, indicating the jailbreak was successful.

Customizing a Jailbroken iPhone 6S/6S Plus

Now for the fun part! Here are some customizations you can make after jailbreaking:

Install Custom Themes and Icons

Theming allows you to change the entire look and feel of iOS. You can download free and paid themes through Cydia that include:

  • Custom app icons
  • New wallpapers
  • Redesigned interface elements
  • Alternative system fonts

Winterboard and Anemone are two theming engines that make this easy to do.

Get More Control Center Options

Replace the default Control Center with a custom one using tweaks like CCSettings and Polus to:

  • Add, remove, or rearrange toggles
  • Get quick access to system apps
  • Enable/disable cellular data
  • Respring your device

Unlock Hidden Features

Some tweaks expose hidden or dormant features in iOS, like:

  • Display battery percentage in the status bar
  • Get landscape mode for home screen
  • Enable split-screen multitasking
  • And much more

Boost Performance

You can install tweaks to speed up animations, improve battery life, clear RAM, and reduce lag. Some options include: NoSlowAnimations, Dissident, and iCleaner.

So in summary, jailbreaking the iPhone 6S/6S Plus opens up a whole new level of customization and control. Just be aware of the risks, back up your data, and research tweaks before installing. Have fun customizing!

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